Two Cowboys players fined before Week 2 clash with Commanders

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Two Cowboys players fined before Week 2 clash with Commanders
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The Dallas Cowboys face the Washington Commanders in Week 2 of the NFL season, both teams looking to avoid starting the season 0-2 following Week 1 losses. Cowboys players DeMarvion Overshown and Javonte Williams received fines ahead of the game; Williams incurred an $11,941 penalty for taunting, while Overshown was fined $9,527 for a late hit. Both players must avoid further infractions to prevent greater fines. Commanders wideout Stefon Diggs also received financial penalties during the same announcement, reflecting the heightened disciplinary measures in the league. This matchup features a rivalry aspect, as Von Miller plays against his former team, having had a brief stint with Washington.

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  • Cowboys and Commanders both lost their Week 1 games.
  • Overshown and Williams fined for separate infractions.
  • Williams faces a larger fine for taunting.
  • Stefon Diggs also fined for illegal celebration.
  • Von Miller plays against the Commanders, his former team.
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The Week 2 game between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders will see two teams desperately needing a win to avoid starting the season 0-2 after both teams suffered Week 1 losses.Nonetheless, two Cowboys players received bad news ahead of this game against Washington. On Sept. 19, the NFL announced its Week 1 fines,and Cowboys’ […] The post Two Cowboys Players Handed Bad News Before Commanders Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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